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Carnegie's Gospel of Wealth differed from Social Darwinism most importantly in that

A.Social Darwinism demanded higher taxes on the rich, while Carnegie opposed them.
B.Carnegie called for socialism, while Social Darwinists defended capitalism.
C.The two ideas differed only about religion, not about economics.
D.Carnegie insisted the rich bore an obligation to lift up society, whereas Social Darwinists saw poverty as natural and beyond remedy.

Explanation

Core Concept

Both views accepted great fortunes, but Carnegie added a moral duty to give surplus wealth away for the common good. Social Darwinists treated inequality as the inevitable outcome of natural competition.

Correct Answer

DCarnegie insisted the rich bore an obligation to lift up society, whereas Social Darwinists saw poverty as natural and beyond remedy.

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